Licensed Substance Use Counselor — Evidence‑Based Care

avenuesrecovery; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

HRSA student loan repayment

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking licensed substance use counselors for our new inpatient extended care rehab facility in Norfolk, VA. You will deliver evidence-based therapy and coordinate care across treatment teams.

We value confidentiality, compassion, and collaborative care, with the ability to manage crisis situations and document progress meticulously. The role supports full-time or weekend-part-time schedules with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field is required.
• Virginia licensure/certification to practice in this role is required.
• Excellent observational, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set strong boundaries and maintain absolute confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for each client.
• Conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions.
• Take responsibility for all clinical needs, services, and aftercare for your client caseload.
• Prevent, intervene and de-escalate in event of a crisis.
• Maintain impeccable documentation of client challenges, progress, relapse risk, and intervention.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director, treatment team and family for seamless coordination of care.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related field

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking licensed substance use counselors for our new inpatient extended care rehab facility in Norfolk, VA. You will deliver evidence-based therapy and coordinate care across treatment teams.

We value confidentiality, compassion, and collaborative care, with the ability to manage crisis situations and document progress meticulously. The role supports full-time or weekend-part-time schedules with comprehensive benefits.